Student visa

Student visa information

An International Student Advisor (ISA) can help you to understand and manage the requirements and conditions of your student visa, however, we cannot provide specific migration or visa advice or assistance with a visa application.

Registered Migration Agents

There is a registered migration agent available at UQ Union's Student Help On Campus (SHOC) who provides free migration and visa advice to UQ students. You normally need to book a couple of weeks in advance as appointments are in high demand. Please note that the SHOC migration agent cannot provide assistance with applications for permanent residency.

If you do not have the capacity to pay for a migration agent, the Refugee and Immigration Legal Service (RAILS) may be able to assist. RAILS run evening advice sessions where immigration law advice is provided by volunteer migration agents.

Bringing family to Australia

International Student Advisors can provide general information and advice about bringing your family to Australia, including the practicalities of your family coming to Australia as well as easing the transition for family members joining you here.

There are two main visa options for bringing your family to Australia, either on a Visitor Visa or Student Dependant Visa. For Visitor Visa applications, the Student Centre can provide a Letter of Invitation as evidence of your family’s reason for travelling to Australia.